Lesson Plan
Curated OER

One Stage at a Time

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Learners explore the psychological coping mechanisms of cancer patients and relate individual cancer survivors' stories to Dr. Kubler-Ross' stages of grief. They use first-person accounts, discussion and journals to explore these concepts.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Straight Talk On Tough Issues

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students engage in a lesson that is focused upon the concept of breast cancer and research is conducted using a variety of reference sources. They reflect upon how different people deal with the tragedy of cancer and then students write...
Lesson Planet Article
Curated OER

Bring Out the Parasols: Skin Cancer Awareness in the Classroom

For Teachers 4th - 8th
Incorporate history, science, and practical sense into teaching kids about the effects of the sun.
Unit Plan
Appalachian State University

The Fault in Our Stars: A Movie Study Guide for Eighth Grade Language Arts, Social Studies, and Science

For Teachers 6th - 8th Standards
How would you spend your last days with a loved one? The movie guide for The Fault in Our Stars prompts scholars to compare important scenes from the novel to the film and contains background information about the author, guided...
Worksheet
Curated OER

Breaking News English: Pop Star Kylie Returns to Stage in Sydney

For Students 5th - 10th
In this English worksheet, students read "Pop Star Kylie Returns to Stage in Sydney," and then respond to 47 fill in the blank, 7 short answer, 20 matching, and 8 true or false questions about the selection.
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Coping With Cancer: Novel Methods of Stress Management

For Students 9th - 10th
Read this passage and study the graphics to complete a five-question quiz related to stress management for cancer patients.
Website
Other

Starlight Children's Foundation: Coping With Chemo

For Students 9th - 10th
Vignettes about the different phases of coping with chemotherapy when you have cancer. Geared toward teens, this site emphasizes teens helping teens along the journey.
Handout
National Cancer Institute at the National Institutes of Health

National Cancer Institute: National Organizations for Cancer Patients

For Students 9th - 10th
This site is a list of contact information for national organizations that offer services to people with cancer and their families. Some organizations concentrate on certain kinds of cancer, and others provide information on several...
Website
National Cancer Institute at the National Institutes of Health

National Cancer Institute: Cancer Topics

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides information on virtually every type of cancer. Information can be found on prevention, causes, detection, treatments, research, and support groups.
Handout
National Cancer Institute at the National Institutes of Health

Cancer.gov: Intraocular (Eye) Melanoma

For Students 9th - 10th
This excellent site provides a good overview of Intraocular (Eye) Melanoma. Also provides links to more detailed information about treatment, prevention, genetics, causes, stages and screening for skin cancer.
Handout
National Cancer Institute at the National Institutes of Health

Cancer.gov: Liver Cancer Home Page

For Students 9th - 10th
This site by the National Cancer Institute provides a general overview of liver cancer. Also provides links to more detailed information about stages, treatment, prevention, genetics, causes and screening for liver cancer.
Handout
National Cancer Institute at the National Institutes of Health

Cancer.gov: Ovarian Cancer Home Page

For Students 9th - 10th
This site by the National Cancer Institute provides general information about ovarian cancer. Also has links to more detailed information about treatment, prevention, genetics, causes and screening for ovarian cancer.
Website
National Cancer Institute at the National Institutes of Health

National Cancer Institute: Prostate Cancer Home Page

For Students 9th - 10th
This site by the National Cancer Institute provides a general overview of prostate cancer. Also provides links to more detailed information about stages, treatment, prevention, genetics, causes, and screening for prostate cancer.
Website
OURA

1000 Cranes of Hope: A Monument to Those Touched by Cancer

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Join a community united against cancer by adding an expression of empathy, support or remembrance to an interactive monument dedicated to those touched by cancer.
Handout
Other

Hospice Net

For Students 9th - 10th
This site is dedicated to educating individuals how to help adolescents and children cope with difficult situations involving feelings of depression. These articles offer good advice for helping children in need.
Article
PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Religion and Ethics Weekly: Dr. Ben Carson Extended Interview

For Students 9th - 10th
Dr. Ben Carson is a renown neurosurgeon who was involved with the attempted separation of the conjoined Bijani twins. He recounts dealing with that loss and how his faith has helped him cope with a life full of risk. Dr. Carson also...